Alabama Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan (ASBPP)
The Alabama Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was developed to improve processes and practices for local and
regional bicycle and pedestrian planning, improve bicycle and pedestrian planning and design on ALDOT-maintained
roadways, and minimize impacts of ALDOT roadway projects on non-motorized transportation.
Visit:
http://www.dot.state.al.us/tpmpweb/mp/_doc/ALDOT_Bike_Ped.pdf

BRAKES ON FATALITIES OCTOBER 10th
"Towards Zero Fatalities" is both a phrase and a goal that federal and state agencies and many organizations promote
on October 10th of each year. We urge everyone to support and join in reducing deaths on our highways as we strive
Towards Zero Deaths. For more information, visit:
www.brakesonfatalities.org

CLICK IT OR TICKET/HOLIDAY SAFETY
Throughout the year, the ALDOT supports law enforcement agencies throughout the state to highlight life saving safety
tips, safety awareness and program information through radio and television, and movie trailer public service announcements.
Spotlighted programs include Click It or Ticket, National 3-D Month and others.
Visit www.nhtsa.gov or
adeca.alabama.gov.

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP)
MAP-21 established a new funding category called the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). It essentially replaces the
long standing Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program. Many of the past TE activities are still eligible under TAP. This
program is application based for cities, towns, county commissions and metropolitan planning organizations. Funding ratio
is 80/20. Visit: http://www.dot.state.al.us/tpmpweb/mp/specialPrograms.html
for additional information.

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
Nationally, an average of 30 school-aged children die in school bus-related crashes each year - nine as school bus occupants
and 22 as pedestrians.(NHTSA) In Alabama, approximately 350,000 public school students ride school buses daily traveling more
than 450,000 miles. Public awareness concerning this issue will help ensure school-aged children and motorists arrive at their
destinations safely. For more information, visit: http://www.alsde.edu/Home/General/TransportationVideos.aspx
or http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving-Safety/School-Buses

TEEN DRIVER SAFETY
Motor vehicle crashes remain the number one cause of death among teens in the United States. In Alabama, ALDOT and other
agencies are working to reduce the number of fatalities and crashes on our highways involving 16-19 year old drivers. The
month of October is designated as National Teen Drivers Safety Month. Visit: http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving-Safety/Teen-Drivers or
http://www.teendriversource.org/

MATURE/OLDER DRIVERS
Getting older does not necessarily mean a persons driving day are over. But it is important to plan ahead and take steps
to ensure the safety of your loved ones on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) offer free
materials to help you learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in your older loved one�s driving. Visit
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving-Safety/Older-Drivers
for more information.

DISTRACTED DRIVING/RISKY DRIVING
Distracted Driving and Aggressive Driving have become serious problems on our roadways. Distracted Driving is any non-driving
activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving and increase the
risk of crashing. Aggressive Driving occurs when an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to
endanger other persons or property. For additional information visit www.distraction.gov
or http://www.nhtsa.gov/Aggressive

RAIL/HIGHWAY SAFETY & OPERATION LIFESAVER
Alabama Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (AL OL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public safety program dedicated to reducing deaths and
injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and along railroad rights-of-way. We have a wide variety of partners, including
federal, state and local government agencies, highway safety and transportation organizations, and the nation's railroads.
AL OL was established in 1976 and is a member of the national organization, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. For additional
information visit www.alol.org

WORK ZONE AWARENESS (WZA)
National Work Zone Awareness (NWZA) is a crusade to reduce the number of work zone-related fatalities and injuries. This
initiative is supported by the Alabama Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Alabama Struck By Alliance, American Traffic Safety
Services Association (ATSSA), Alabama Department of Public Safety (DPS) and other agencies. NWZA is observed in the month
of April. Visit: www.workzonesafety.org
http://www.safehomealabama.gov/PlansAnalysis/WorkZones.aspx

WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
Walk to School Day gives children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to teach and promote safe
walking practices, the healthy benefits of walking and identifying safety deficiencies. This event is celebrated worldwide.
October is International Walk to School month. Visit http://www.iwalktoschool.org/